Michael Glenn Tate, Sr.
Jul 10, 2026
Michael Glenn Tate, Sr., age 66, of Esham Cemetery Road, Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.
Born June 20, 1960, in Tate, Georgia, he was the son of the late Winford Tate and Virginia Dunham Tate.
He is survived by two children, Michael Glenn Tate, Jr., and Haileigh Tate and the mother of...
Hezekiah Thurman Curtsinger
Jul 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Hezekiah Thurman Curtsinger, also known as “Pockets,” in Morehead, Kentucky. Hezekiah went to his heavenly home on July 9, 2026, at the age of 87.
He was born on March 3, 1939, in Washington County, Kentucky, to Robert Campbell Curtsinger and Buleah Chesser Curtsinger. In addition to his parents, he was...
Rick Sparks
Jul 9, 2026
Rick Sparks, age 68, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.
Born August 30, 1957, in Morehead, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James L. Sparks, who preceded him in death on August 2, 2014, and Brenda F. Scaggs Sparks, who passed away May 10, 2025.
Rick is survived...
Rossaline "Rossi" Lynn Dehart
Jul 7, 2026
Rossaline Lynn "Rossi" Hamilton Dehart, age 59, of Salt Lick, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 30, 1966, in Lexington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Kenneth "Kenny" Hamilton and Linda Adkins Hamilton.
Rossi is survived by one daughter, Katlyn Cornett (Andrew); two sons, Jon...
Russell Earl "Russ" Taylor, Jr.
Jul 2, 2026
Russell "Russ" Earl Taylor, Jr., of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the home of his nephew in Lancaster, Ohio.
Born October 3, 1953, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Russell Earl Taylor, Sr., and Mae Tackett Taylor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Dexter...
Eula Thornsberry DeHart
Jul 1, 2026
Eula Thornsberry DeHart, age 92, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the home of her son in Hillsboro.
Born November 20, 1933, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Sarah Click Thornsberry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters and six...
ROBERT ALTON "BOB" HENRY
Jun 30, 2026
Robert Alton "Bob" Henry, age 69, of Caudill Cemetery Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at his residence.
Born December 23, 1956, in Owensboro, Kentucky, he is the son of Glenda Bashem Henry of Hartford, Kentucky, and the late Jack Henry.
In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by four sons, Jacob Henry of Paducah, twin sons Chad Henry...
Norene Pettit
Jun 29, 2026
Norene Pettit, age 58, of Highway 519, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 22, 1968, in Morehead, Kentucky, she is the beloved daughter of Janice Gregory Wells of Morehead and the late Paul Pettit.
In addition to her mother, Norene is survived by three sisters,...
Ezra "Junior" Baldridge, Jr.
Jun 29, 2026
Ezra "Junior" Baldridge, Jr., age 87, of Triplett Creek Road, Morehead, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 21, 1939, in Clearfield, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ezra Baldridge, Sr. and Ocie Hyatt Baldridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter,...
PATTY SUE FOSCHI
Jun 26, 2026
Patty Sue (Knipp) Foschi passed away on June 26, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL with her daughter holding her hand.
Patty Sue was born on September 9, 1943, in Enterprise, Kentucky, to Arthur and Ruby (Davis) Knipp. She possessed an adventurous spirit throughout her life. Although she loved beautiful things, she was a tomboy at heart. As a...
Marmett Whitt Fannin Hitch
Jun 22, 2026
Marmett Whitt Fannin Hitch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born November 17, 1933, to Fred Whitt and Edith Ivory Horton Whitt, Marmett grew up in Elliott County with ten siblings and a life rooted in love, faith, and hard work.
Marmett is survived by her husband of...
Dixie L. (Plank) Blythe
Jun 19, 2026
Dixie L. Plank Blythe, 91, of Cranston Road, Morehead, KY, received her angel wings on June 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her three daughters, Eva Jane Little and Wendy Clevinger of Morehead, Kentucky, and Tammy (Duke) Baker of Bethel, Ohio, and bonus daughter, Brenda (Eddie) Tweedy of Mulberry,...
Martha Alice (May) Raikes
Jun 18, 2026
Martha Alice May Bird Raikes, age 84, of Pleasant Valley, Morehead, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after an extended illness.
Born May 20, 1942, at home in May Hollow in Rowan County, Alice was the daughter of the late Henry May and Jessie Johnson May. Besides her parents, she was...
Curtis Ray Bowling
Jun 18, 2026
Curtis Ray Bowling, age 82, of Maher Drive, Morehead, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Elliott County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sandy Hook.
Born June 24, 1943, in Rowan County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Noah Bowling and Lillian Fultz Bowling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy...
Thomas Alvin Messer
Jun 14, 2026
Thomas Alvin Messer, age 75, of Cromer Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 7, 1950, in Chillicothe, Ohio, he was a son of the late Thomas Preston Messer and Lola Stevens Messer. In addition to his parents, he was...
Timothy Andrew Boyd
Jun 12, 2026
Timothy Andrew Boyd, age 58, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
He was born March 5, 1968, in Rowan County, a son of the late Andrew Wesley Boyd and Revena Davis Boyd. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,...
Alta Elizabeth (Adkins) Franks
Jun 7, 2026
Alta Elizabeth Adkins Franks, 83, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with her husband and children by her bedside at UK – St.  Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a brief illness.
Born September 26, 1942, in Rowan, Kentucky, to the late Charlie and Lillie Trent Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was...
James Lee "Jimmy" Norris
Jun 7, 2026
James Lee "Jimmy" Norris, age 67, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on June 6, 1959, in Morehead, Kentucky, Jimmy was the son of the late Everette Norris and Ethel Ritchie Norris. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marion Norris and Sammy...
Summer Brittani (Hesterberg) White Barker
Jun 7, 2026
Summer Brittani Hesterberg White Barker, age 45, of Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Born on April 13, 1981, in Lexington, Kentucky, Summer was the beloved daughter of Linda Conn of Paducah and Rick (Latonya) Hesterberg of Morehead.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Dustin Barker; her...
Helena Mae (Hall) Evans
Jun 6, 2026
Helena Mae Evans, née Hall, was born on April 21, 1941, in Bangor, Kentucky, and peacefully passed away on June 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a beloved member of her community, deeply cherished by family, friends, and all who knew her.
Helena devoted 55 years of her life to the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church,...
